translator: xiin
editors: alamerysl & juurensha

Xiao Sa expressionlessly looked at Chen Haoyang. The person who had called out in dissatisfaction was someone that Chen Haoyang had chosen to save. He also had the highest rank out of everyone who was still alive. sDfjxA

Chen Haoyang was anxious and hurriedly stood out. Compared to the words of strangers, his words would carry more weight. "This is State Councillor Bai's son, and this is Major General Xiao Sa. They came over this time in order to take over the army, but they didn't expect to face a rebellion. Liu Chaohui had improper intentions and has already been executed. Everyone should pay close attention. Major General Xiao Sa will be our immediate superior from now on."

“Salute—” Chen Chaohui spoke energetically even as cold sweat welled up and dripped in his heart. Heavens knew how much courage he needed in order to come up with his previous statement.

"How come I never received this news? What kind of proof do you have? Something happened to Colonel Yan as soon as they arrived. Who knows if this is all some plot?" Jin Dacheng's words were harsh, and the people who looked to him for orders were all instantly on guard.

Chen Haoyang's expression was dark. He quickly gave Jin Dacheng a look and secretly cursed this person for failing to live up to his expectations. Wasn't he usually pretty good? But he just had to choose today to trip him up. Xiao Sa and Bai Jing were not easy opponents at all. 3foC2X

After noticing Chen Haoyang's look, Jin Dacheng's expression changed, and his att.i.tude became more righteous. He angrily accused Chen Haoyang, "Chen Haoyang, it appears that you are on their side. Liu Chaohui is now dead and has no way to prove anything. Even if it costs me my life, I, Jin Dacheng, will make sure no stones are left unturned during this investigation. Colonel Yan must not die in vain.”

Listening to his tone of voice, those who didn't know better would definitely think that he was extremely loyal to Yan Liang.

Chen Haoyang was choked by his words. He really wanted to slap Jin Dacheng's face. Things had already come to this point, what was there not to understand? The leaders of the army were dead, and the only people who had the authority to speak were Jin Dacheng and himself as they were now the highest ranking officers in the army. When faced with the temptation of power, it was fine if someone had never had a taste, but now that it was only a step away, n.o.body would be able to resist it. If he had not seen Xiao Sa's group's ability himself, perhaps he would also have given it a try.

He could only regret that he had originally wanted to leave himself another escape route and had purposely pointed out a few more people to leave alive. He had not expected that they would then be responsible for destroying his own way out. He spoke coldly, "Adjutant Jin should be careful when speaking. Colonel Yan's matter occurred during the a.s.sa.s.sination attempt on Young Master Bai. We have an alibi, but there is no way to explain why you arrived so late. Where did you go?" GeKqup

Jin Dacheng was infuriated, and he let loose a torrent of abuse. “Chen Haoyang, you're just throwing around malicious accusations. My staff can all testify that I was resting in my room at the time and came out because of the ruckus. I never expected that strangers would have arrived at the army and that everyone was at each other's throats. What kind of intentions are you harbouring?"

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Chen Haoyang sneered. Now that things had come to this, he also did not need to be merciful. “It seems you also know how to throw accusations around. Colonel Yan personally welcomed Young Master Bai, and I was ordered to accompany him. Jin Dacheng, what are you trying to insinuate? Do you think that just because Colonel Yan died, you can take over his position? Don't forget your background. Now that the world is in chaos, respect will go to anyone who can allow us to live on. Everyone is clear about your capabilities. Don't try to do a job that you are incapable of doing. Everyone's lives are not here for you to play around with."

As soon as Chen Haoyang's voice fell, people at the scene became agitated. The words that he had spoken were truly vicious, yet reasonable. Now that the matter involved their lives, the looks in everyone's eyes as they gazed at Jin Dacheng changed. Could that really be why? Jin Dacheng was normally a very easy going, nice person. Now that he turned aggressive, his abnormality was there for all to see. The people around him had never been his subordinates, and now that the army was scattered, n.o.body would genuinely respect him.

Bai Jing smiled playfully and calmly looked over at Jin Dacheng. People's hearts were really the most unreliable thing after the apocalypse. According to Zhang Baoqing, Jin Dacheng was supposed to be incredibly honest. "Enough. There's no need to argue. Jin Dacheng, right? I won't nit-pick with you this time. The transfer doc.u.ments will be sent down later. If you aren't satisfied with that, you can take people to leave now. In my army, I don't need people who live off of me while secretly helping outsiders." 2ZRKmh

Jin Dacheng turned red. He could see that the general situation had s.h.i.+fted against him and naturally did not desire to bring trouble down onto himself. However, he was really unwilling to have to bow down just like this. He spoke in a well-intentioned tone, "If Young Master Bai has transfer doc.u.ments, I'll naturally obey orders. I was just too anxious earlier, I'll have to ask Young Master Bai to forgive me."

Chen Haoyang's face changed slightly. Although he had blindly made up his introduction of Bai Jing based on the information he had been given, setting aside Jin Dacheng, he himself did not believe that these people had really been sent from above. If word were to get out later that they had been lying, the army would definitely fall into chaos. He should have dealt with Jin Dacheng  earlier - the world was now so chaotic that as long as they could put on a veneer of legitimacy, n.o.body would have taken the trouble to investigate.